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Canterbury to Poitiers trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Poitiers takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 18m
Duration
890 km
Distance
€319
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
6h 39m
€261–433

Canterbury to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Canterbury and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 26m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 29m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 20m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 26m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 26m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 42m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 51m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 26m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 42m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 890 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 39m.

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